A Spying Eye: A Henrietta and Inspector Howard Novel by Michelle Cox | Book Review and a $150 Gift Card Giveaway!
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Book Details
A Spying Eye by Michelle Cox
Published by She Writes Press on 10/25/2022
Genres: Amateur Sleuth, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 256
In this sixth book of the series, Clive and Henrietta return to Europe in an attempt to resurrect their failed honeymoon. While in London, they are approached by their old friend, Inspector John Hartle, who convinces them to search for the missing panel of the Ghent Altarpiece, a famous Renaissance painting, of which Hitler’s top men are also in pursuit.
Meanwhile, back in Chicago, Oldrich Exley threatens to cut off financial support for the entire Von Harmon brood if Elsie continues with her plan to marry Gunther―a situation made worse by the sudden appearance of one Heinrich Meyer, who claims to be little Anna’s father and threatens to take her away. Desperate, Elsie seeks the help of Clive’s sister, Julia, who is herself the victim of domestic abuse and who has fallen under the spell of a handsome Texas millionaire bent on acquiring a rare painting from the Howard collection.
Clive and Henrietta’s search takes them to Chateau du Freudeneck in Strasbourg, France―the ancient seat of the Von Harmons and home to three eccentric distant relatives. What begins as a wild goose chase turns decidedly more deadly when several Nazi officers also arrive at the chateau in search of a “valuable item.”
When Henrietta and Clive attempt to flee after Henrietta uncovers a shocking truth, they are forced to trust themselves to a suspicious French servant who seems all-too-willing to help . . .
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My thoughts on A Spying Eye
A Spying Eye by Michelle Cox is book six in the Henrietta and Inspector Howard series. However, it works well as a stand-alone novel. While there were a few instances when I wished I had read the earlier books, the author does a nice job of filling in the spaces to keep the reader from feeling lost.
The storyline is based on a true story and you can tell the material was very well-researched. The characters drive the story, adding depth to the mystery. Each character has layers slowly peeled away until the reader has a deeper understanding of their true personalities.
The mystery is quite intriguing involving stolen art, Nazi henchmen, and chases through the French countryside. Henrietta takes a few risks that had my heart in my throat and nearly unravel her husband, Clive Howard. He still hasn’t learned that she isn’t a pretty keepsake to put upon a pedestal.
While at home in Chicago, various storylines are at play involving Henrietta and Clive’s family. These sections of the book really highlight the plight of women and children during this period of time. They live their lives under the thumb of male family members, who rarely have their best interests at heart.
Fans of historical fiction set in the 1930-1940 era will absolutely love this book. There is something for everyone to enjoy whether it’s action, mystery, light-romance, or intrigue.
While this is the first Henrietta and Clive story I’ve read, I hope it won’t be the last. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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About Michelle Cox
Michelle Cox is the author of the Henrietta and Inspector Howard series as well as “Novel Notes of Local Lore,” a weekly blog dedicated to Chicago’s forgotten residents. Her books have won over 50 international awards and have been praised by Kirkus, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Foreword, Elle, Redbook, Brit&Co., POPSUGAR, Buzzfeed, and many others.
Unbeknownst to most, Michelle hoards board games she doesn’t have time to play and is, not surprisingly, addicted to period dramas and big band music. Also marmalade. She lives in Chicago with her husband, three children, and one naughty Goldendoodle and is hard at work on her latest novel.
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This sounds like a very interesting series. Nice review, Gina. I’m glad to hear that it works well as a standalone and that you enjoyed it so much.
This sounds like a fabulous book! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on A Spying Eye, this sounds like an excellent historical mystery book and series, a must read for me
I loved it. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
A Spying Eye sounds like a ‘glued to the pages’ mystery for me to enjoy, thanks for sharing it with me!
Thanks, Gina, for sharing your thoughts!
Have a spectacular week!
Really nice cover and excerpt, looking forward to reading this!
I look forward to reading this